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Equine vets share heartfelt declarations in new campaign
The campaign was launched to help equine vets focus on the many positives of their career.

Online videos capture the essence of the many delights of the job

More than 100 equine vets have responded to BEVA’s #Ilovebeinganequinevet campaign by uploading videos about what’s great about the profession.

Researchers, scientists, ambulatory vets and leading surgeons have all embraced the campaign, launched by BEVA president Jon Pycock. From heartfelt declarations to witty vignettes, the videos capture the essence of the many delights of the job.

“I’ve been bowled over by the response we have had to #ilovebeinganequinevet,” said Mr Pycock. “It’s a phenomenal way to remember and celebrate the many the great things about our profession. Yes, it’s a job but it really seems that many of us do it for the love too!”

The campaign was launched to help equine vets focus on the many positives of their career. So far, more than 100 videos have been uploaded with around 35,000 minutes viewed.

With videos being shared across BEVA’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, the BEVA is encouraging more vets to get involved. If you would like to upload a video about what you love most about being an equine vet, visit the BEVA Congress website for details.

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.